Vol. 22, No. 40
Local parents are split on the COVID-19 vaccine for kids
By MALEA MARTIN
Skunk-like cannabis will soon be wafting into Lompoc unless the county enforces odor control
By Ron Fink
Santa Barbara County Independent Redistricting Commission narrows down redistricting to five maps
By Taylor O'Connor
Solvang sets aside $35,000 for TV exposure and additional holiday entertainment
By Caleb Wiseblood
Teachers union concerned about Santa Maria-Bonita superintendent search
Political Watch: December 2, 2021
Sensorio Field of Light gives locals an opportunity to support North County nonprofits during the holiday season
Representation in Guadalupe
By Christina Hernandez, Guadalupe
Hard to ignore
By The Canary
First Methodist Church hosts holiday concert with Lompoc Pops Orchestra
Winter Salon group shows displayed salon-style at Gallery Los Olivos
Local artisans team up for Holiday Marketplace at Wildling Museum
Elverhoj Museum's Makers Market showcases beaded jewelry, fiber art, pottery, and more from local crafters
Cheesemonger Janelle Norman dishes out fresh-cut, artisanal cheeses at Cailloux in downtown Solvang
Santa Maria declares impasse with its firefighters over new contract
Contract holes: Santa Barbara County aims to adjust its contract with jail health care provider, Wellpath, to improve service levels
Marian NICU respiratory therapist creates watercolor paintings for patients and their families
Fast food workers’ new $20 an hour minimum wage is proving to be too good to be true
